As discussed in class, you have taken your first steps in to a big, important and constantly changing world!
As promised, I will share additional resources here to support you as you take your next steps in your Assistive Technology Journey:
A selection of resources - Visit the company websites to learn about their tools and explore free resources for professional development. You can do some PD on your own and feel more confident in implementing technology tools! :-)
Vendors: Don Johnston https://www.donjohnston.com
Sample Products: Solo Literacy Suite (text-to-speech, graphic organizer, reading and writing support), Start-to-Finish Books online leveled accessible library, PAR (Protocol for accommodations in reading), wonderful resources for AT implementation, too! http://donjohnston.com/professional-development/
Cambium Learning Technologies https://www.kurzweiledu.com and https://www.intellitools.com
Sample Products: Kurzweil 3000 (Text-to-speech, graphic organizer, reading and writing support, central storage of files, conversion of files to a readable format), Intellitools Classroom Suite (preK-5 and beyond, cause-and-effect, multimedia tool to support learning, reading, math, etc. accessible, built-in assessment & data collection), IntelliKeys (alternative keyboard - create your own overlays), Stages (Assessment software for students with significant learning challenges)
Texthelp https://www.texthelp.com Read and Write for Google is AMAZING: http://www.texthelp.com/North-America/readwriteforgoogle Read&Write software solutions are available for the Desktop, Cloud, and iPad to help individuals struggling with reading and writing, those with learning disabilities such as Dyslexia, or English Language Learners. These readers and writers face challenges every day that often seem insurmountable. Read&Write ensures that everyone has the literacy support they need to reach their potential and achieve independence - Anywhere, Anytime.
As promised, I will share additional resources here to support you as you take your next steps in your Assistive Technology Journey:
A selection of resources - Visit the company websites to learn about their tools and explore free resources for professional development. You can do some PD on your own and feel more confident in implementing technology tools! :-)
Vendors:
Don Johnston https://www.donjohnston.com
Sample Products: Solo Literacy Suite (text-to-speech, graphic organizer, reading and writing support), Start-to-Finish Books online leveled accessible library, PAR (Protocol for accommodations in reading), wonderful resources for AT implementation, too!
http://donjohnston.com/professional-development/
Cambium Learning Technologies
https://www.kurzweiledu.com
and
https://www.intellitools.com
Sample Products: Kurzweil 3000 (Text-to-speech, graphic organizer, reading and writing support, central storage of files, conversion of files to a readable format), Intellitools Classroom Suite (preK-5 and beyond, cause-and-effect, multimedia tool to support learning, reading, math, etc. accessible, built-in assessment & data collection), IntelliKeys (alternative keyboard - create your own overlays), Stages (Assessment software for students with significant learning challenges)
Videos:
http://www.kurzweiledu.com/video-gallery.html
http://www.intellitools.com/video-gallery.html
Ablenet https://www.ablenetinc.com
Assistive Technology tools and Special Education curriculum resources
Sample Products: Blue2 ipad switch, switches, idevice accessories, Ablenet University free webinars
http://www.ablenetinc.com/Professional-Development
Bookshare https://www.bookshare.org
FREE digital text repository for individuals with print-based disabilities. Can be managed by School subscription for individual users.
https://www.bookshare.org/_/help/training/upcomingWebinars
Assistiveware https://www.assistiveware.com
Proloquo2go app for communication
SwitchXS - control your entire computer through a single switch!
http://www.assistiveware.com/user-videos
Inspiration Software https://www.inspiration.com
Graphic Organizer software - install or online or via Maps App!
Getting started resources:
http://www.inspiration.com/Start9
Mayer-Johnson https://www.mayer-johnson.com
BoardMaker:
http://www.mayer-johnson.com/boardmaker-software/?gclid=CMa5hoTu4roCFUkV7AodzHcAsg
http://www.mayer-johnson.com/support/learn/videoLibrary/
http://www.mayer-johnson.com/support/learn/tutorials/
Texthelp https://www.texthelp.com
Read and Write for Google is AMAZING:
http://www.texthelp.com/North-America/readwriteforgoogle
Read&Write software solutions are available for the Desktop, Cloud, and iPad to help individuals struggling with reading and writing, those with learning disabilities such as Dyslexia, or English Language Learners.
These readers and writers face challenges every day that often seem insurmountable. Read&Write ensures that everyone has the literacy support they need to reach their potential and achieve independence - Anywhere, Anytime.
Web 2.0 Tools:
Edmodo https://www.edmodo.com
Wikispaces https://www.wikispaces.com
Voicethread https://www.voicethread.com (fee-based now :-( )
Google www.google.com
Resources:
https://www.closingthegap.com (AT conference in Minneapolis, magazine, webinars, product directory, etc.)
https://www.qiat.org (THE AT listserv to join the community)
https://www.fctd.info (The family center on technology and disability)
https://www.cec.sped.org/ (Council for Exceptional Children)
https://www.atia.org (AT conference in Orlando)
https://www.iste.org (International Society for Technology in Education)
https://www.setsig.iste.wikispaces.net (Special Education Technology SIG)
Interactive Whiteboards:
https://www.smarttech.com (Smart board)
https://www.promethean.com (Promethean board)